Job summary
The post-holder will work primarily on the Culturally-adapted Family Intervention Project (CaFI). CaFI is a multi-site Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of a bespoke psychological therapy co-designed with people Sub-Saharan African and Caribbean service users diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and their families.
People of African-Caribbean origin, including those of 'Mixed' heritage, are more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia than other ethnic groups in the UK. They are also less likely to be offered psychological therapy. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) highlight a need for culturally-appropriate/informed psychosocial interventions to address inequalities in access, care, and outcomes experienced by people from these backgrounds.
Main duties of the job
The Research Assistant will work alongside the CaFI Research team in the Research & Innovation department. They will contribute towards the day-to-day activities of the trial under the guidance of the Trial Manager and Professor Dawn Edge (Chief Investigator/CI). They will be involved in participant recruitment; data collection, entry, and analysis; writing-up; dissemination and Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) activities.
Conduct comprehensive literature searches
Synthesise previous/current research evidence
To assist in the implementation of a research project
To undertake recruitment, data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes
To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service user's care
Preparation of study materials, such as interview topic guides
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- - Ability to conduct literature searches
- - Ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis and use own initiative.
- - Ability to work to professional and research guidelines.
- oAbility to conduct literature searches
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- - Good honours degree in psychology (at least 2:1)
Desirable
- - Masters in relevant subject or Masters in Research (MRes)
- - Eligibility for membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) or relevant professional body
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of conducting research
Desirable
- - Have experience as a research assistant
- - Have experience in Patient & Public Involvement (PPI) in a research setting
Knowledge
Essential
- - Have knowledge of research design
- - Knowledge of research methods, including, data collection and analysis
Desirable
- - Knowledge regarding psychological approaches to severe mental illness
- - Knowledge of research ethics and governance procedures
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- - Ability to conduct literature searches
- - Ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis and use own initiative.
- - Ability to work to professional and research guidelines.
- oAbility to conduct literature searches
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- - Good honours degree in psychology (at least 2:1)
Desirable
- - Masters in relevant subject or Masters in Research (MRes)
- - Eligibility for membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) or relevant professional body
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of conducting research
Desirable
- - Have experience as a research assistant
- - Have experience in Patient & Public Involvement (PPI) in a research setting
Knowledge
Essential
- - Have knowledge of research design
- - Knowledge of research methods, including, data collection and analysis
Desirable
- - Knowledge regarding psychological approaches to severe mental illness
- - Knowledge of research ethics and governance procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
